Haynes, Emma S.

The descendant of a Volga German family, Emma Schwabenland Haynes worked on the history Germans from Russia. during much of her adult life, beginning in the early 1930s. She contributed to the literature, compiled bibliographies, collaborated with various researchers and writers, and was active in the American Historical Society of Germans from Russia. She was also instrumental in locating and acquiring publications and other materials for a library and archives maintained by the Society.

From the guide to the Emma Schwabenland Haynes Papers, 1927-1982, (Washington State University Libraries Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections)